Yin yoga is a slow-paced style of yoga that focuses on passive postures held for extended periods, often between three to five minutes or longer. This practice targets the connective tissues, such as ligaments, joints, and fascia, to promote greater flexibility and circulation. By encouraging mindfulness and deep relaxation, yin yoga cultivates a sense of inner peace and enhances one's ability to connect body and mind. It is particularly beneficial for those seeking a meditative experience, as it encourages deeper introspection while soothing the nervous system. Ideal for all levels, yin yoga offers a gentle yet profound way to restore balance and vitality.
Kundalini yoga is a dynamic and transformative practice that combines physical postures, breathing techniques, meditation, and the chanting of mantras. Rooted in ancient Indian traditions, it aims to awaken the dormant spiritual energy at the base of the spine, often referred to as Kundalini. This practice enhances physical health, emotional stability, and spiritual awareness. By integrating movement with breath and sound, Kundalini yoga fosters a deeper connection to oneself and promotes heightened consciousness. Ideal for practitioners of all levels, it encourages personal growth and self-discovery through its unique blend of physical and spiritual disciplines.
Vinyasa yoga emphasizes flowing movements synchronized with breath, creating a dynamic and fluid practice. Poses transition continuously, offering a balance of strength, flexibility, and endurance. While suited for those who enjoy a more energetic yoga experience, this class always incorporates variations to accommodate different skill levels while cultivating mindfulness and a meditative flow.
Facilitating joint stimulation through simple postures, (asanas) one restores body mobility.
Utilizing the mind-body connection, we regain full range of motion.
This provides relief from past traumas and injuries, and promotes a meditative state that counters the stresses of modern life.
Designed for all ages and bodies, the asanas are adapted to the specific needs of each student to promote healing and restoration.
Great for beginners and those new to yoga practice, but all levels welcome.
This integrative
class emphasizes basic hatha, vinyasa and restorative yoga poses, union of breath, movement and mindful
resilience
techniques to help manage stress, trauma and ptsd. Through a series of dynamic sequences
we connect mind, body and spirit to bring us into deep relaxation to rejuvenate and recharge the body,
is designed for all stages of pregnancy and postpartum as an invitation to connect deeply to the spiritual, emotional, and physical transformation during the childbearing year. You will be guided through meditation, breath, body awareness, alignment, and movement. This class will offer you tools to take into your labor and birth experience, as well as support for regaining strength in the postpartum journey. All levels of experience are welcome!
Maria has being practicing Tai Chi for over 30 years. Tai Chi is meditation in motion and is an element of the the holistic healing practices in Chinese Medicine. Tai Chi is use to enhance the person’s flexibility, mobility, supports the immune system and improve the movement of Qi or life force. Tai Chi is easily adaptive to benefit any person in a rehabilitation process, it is used to enhance focus and attention, reduce anxiety and support detoxification of the mind and body.
This class supports your fitness and wellbeing goals by building somatic awareness and overall flexibility. Together we move through a variety of asanas using breath, props, and Thai assisted stretches to activate and release the muscles we are targeting in each pose. Hands-on adjustments are provided by the instructor, but are optional as modifications are provided to accommodate individual needs and preferences.
Yin Yoga offers a gentle approach to easing stress and calming the nervous system. This beginner friendly class focuses on long-held, floor-based postures designed to release deep tension, improve circulation, and create a space for relaxation. Through mindful movement, breath awareness, and stillness, you’ll tap into a a sense of balance inner calm. No prior yoga experience required, just bring yourself and an openness to unwind. This class is a welcoming space for all to slow down, reset, and nourish mind, body and spirit.
Awareness Through Movement lessons are group classes where participants are verbally led through a series of structured sequences, establishing new patterns of movement. These lessons utilize attention, perception and imagination designed to evoke a more synergistic use of your Self. Feldenkrais lessons may feel similar to guided movement meditations, asking students to focus their awareness inwards with curiosity, along with a willingness to move slowly, in order to find out about their own habits. Lessons can be both subtle and meditative, or playfully explorative, many ending with movement sequences that students might not have thought possible for themselves.
energy(prana) and physical movement to develop strength, flexibility and overall well being. It is
rooted in traditional yoga practices but has a unique focus on preparing the body for advanced
spiritual practices by strengthening and balancing the physical and energetic systems.